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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.36, 14,200.50 and 2,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.36, 14,200.50 and 2,891.60 is: 4,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.36 : 14,200.50 = 2,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.36/14,200.50 = 2,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.36x = 14,200.50 × 2,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.36x = 41,062,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,062,094.80/9,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.14

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